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  • Train hands-on in Gateway’s exceptional computer labs on the Racine and Elkhorn campuses with instructors who have years of extensive design experience. Practice on projection, scanning, large format printing, 3D printing and photography equipment. 
  • Learn in the field by visiting design businesses and conferences or by participating in internships to gain professional experience working with real design businesses, as well as earning certificates in several disciplines. 
  • Showcase your work by participating in a district-wide design show, joining American Institute of Graphic Arts-Wisconsin (AIGA) and compiling an impressive portfolio that you can use to help you enter your career.
  • Become a graphic designer and begin a versatile career. With this degree, you could work for an agency, in-house design department, printing company, design agency or go freelance. The opportunities are endless!
  • Continue your education. Thanks to transfer agreements with area colleges, including Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Modern College of Design and UW-Parkside, many graduates of the Graphic Design program successfully transfer into a four-year degree program with junior status.
Program Credits
61
LOCATION
Elkhorn Campus, Online
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $10,236
Books and Supplies: $4,654
Start Dates
Fall, Spring
Salary Outlook
$51,563
Career Opportunities:
Graphic Designer, Publication Designer, Graphic Artist, Visual Design Specialist, Web Designer, Visual Communications Designer, Social Media Graphics Coordinator

Graphic Design Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Graphic Design

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.